Alpaca Wool-Viscose Blend Upholstery Web Fabric from Japan
Woven web-style upholstery fabric of combed alpaca (fine animal hair) mainly with viscose staple fibers, weight ≤140 g/m² for decorative panels. Fits HTS 5112.30.20.00 as combed fine hair mixed with man-made staples, tapestry/upholstery designated, meeting chapter note (b).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify alpaca as 'fine animal hair' via veterinary fiber analysis to uphold classification
• Watch for contamination exceeding clean yield tolerances, triggering re-entry duties
• Label rolls clearly for retail vs bulk to avoid set packaging reclassifications